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[honeytonedhottie]

honeys it girl magazine october edition!!⋆.ೃ࿔*:･🎀

welcome back to honeys it girl magazine, this is the october catalog. get ready for the inside scoop on data that i've collected, things i've learned/started doing, and just general info like that organized in kind of a teen-magazine inspired fashion. a magazine for it girls ✨ and now please enjoy, the it girl magazine.

HOW TO HAVE THE MOST DOLLY SLUMBER PARTY EVER ;

when i think of the month of october i think of GLAMOROUS parties. and that incorporates girly slumber parties, halloween parties, a LOT of parties. SOO the kind of party that i wanted to focus on in this month's catalogue is slumber parties.

to throw a successful slumber party we first need a plan. make sure that u have refreshments, entertainment, invitations and all of that planned. if u wanna have a SUPER cute slumber party have a theme. some theme ideas can be

♡ victoria's secret (V.S. pj's, lingerie, everyone wears a V.S. robe etc)♡ 2000's ♡ movie based pajamas♡ a color scheme (black and pink is my fave)

and we can't have our girls being bored at our slumber party can we? make sure that u plan fun activities like having a fashion show (playing dress up) playing dress to impress or video games like that, baking sweet treats, karaoke, dolling each other up ETC. for refreshments you could do a snack bar or make mocktails, you could even do a milkshake station!

THE VICTORIA'S SECRET FASHION SHOW 2024 ANALYSIS ;

🧁 anok yai’s floral number (she’s literally blooming, she looks like a FLOWER. her hair is giving barbie dolll and ultimately she had my favorite look of the whole entire night. the WINGSSS, the shoes everything just goes together beautifully.)

🧁 gigi hadid (she looks like a lavender princess fairy and it looks amazing on her. but PLEASEE why the slick hair?? when i think victorias secret im thinking of bouncy voluminous hair. i LOVE her wings though. they're so big and over the top and i love it)

🧁 imaan hamman (also goes with lisa and anok yai in my top three favorite looks of the night. its so simple but in my opinion her look gives the victorias secret that we all know and love the most.)

🧁 alex consani (i rly rly love baby blue on her, again, please bring back bouncy voluminous hair. and i kinda wish they gave her fluffier wings.)

🧁 lisa’s black lacy number (def one of my favorites on the whole runway. i wish she had black lacy wings instead of the structured ones but easily one of my favorites)

🧁 maty fall (the silk, the feathers, chefs KISS. in his case i think the minimal wings look the prettiest because her outfit is fuller, the delicate wings complement it beautifully.)

OCTOBER BODYCARE, MAKEUP AND FRAGRANCE FAVORITES ;

body care : hello kitty strawberry oat milk body balm from creme, vanilla creme brûlée body lotion from hempz (this one smells like HEAVEN), and fresh cream by philosophy. i rly loved the nyx marshmallow primer and for fragrance the soft and dreamy scent from victorias secret PINK (it just gives me so much nostalgia around this season 💗🍬)

DRESS TO IMPRESS NEW UPDATE ;

dress to impress is every hottie's favorite game, and when DTI dropped its halloween update, everyone including myself was so super STOKED about it. there are new codes and SO many new possibilities unlocked. speaking of codes…💬🎀

❤︎ CH00P1E_1S_B4CK (boots, jacket and skirt)

❤︎ UMOYAE (skater dress)

❤︎ D1ORST4R (star purse and hair bow)

❤︎ S3M_0W3N_Y4Y (axe weapon)

OCTOBER IT GIRL ACTIVITIES ;

like i said in the first section of this month's magazine, i associate october with PARTIES and ik a lot of us are going to halloween parties so i just wanted to share some rules of thumb especially if its ur first party, on how to have fun while also being safe.

make sure that u have a designated driver at all times

don't overdo it with the drinks, thats never hot

make sure u have ice cold water to sip on, on the car ride home

be careful, make sure that drinks are poured in front of u or you get them yourself

dont party by yourself GO WITH A FRIEND U TRUST AND STICK TOGETHER

and of course have fun 🍭 this year im dressing up as the white rabbit from alice in wonderland so im super excited to look cute and have fun with my friends

if partying is not ur thing there are SO many fun things that you can do this october. for example binge watching october movies, or doing fall related activities like we talked about in last month's section. some movies that i love to watch in october are

♡ jennifer's body

♡ ginger snaps

♡ scream

♡ the love witch

i dont usually watch things that are too scary which is why my list is so short 😭 i get scared rly easily so i try and watch movies that aren't SO scary but if you like that there are some rly good ones out there.

WHATS MY HOROSCOPE? (OCTOBER 27-31)

♡ for virgo, the libra solar eclipse on october 2 brings an unexpected opportunity to your financial realm and a boost of confidence as it allows you to showcase your talents. a surprising gift of abundance arrives! jupiter stations retrograde in gemini on the ninth, prompting you to review your long-term goals over the next five months.

♡ for aries, on october 2, the libra solar eclipse brings change to your relationships. unstable connections will be tested while authentic bonds will be strengthened. look for opportunities in love. jupiter stations retrograde on the ninth, traveling backward through the sign of gemini and your communication sector. between now and february 2025, you’re invited to explore the ways in which you connect with others. explore a variety of ways to express your mind. jupiter loves to facilitate growth, even when retrograde, making this a profound time to learn quickly.

♡ for taurus, the libra solar eclipse on october 2 awakens your mind, body, and soul! touching down in your sector of self-care, the eclipse offers the opportunity to embrace a new cycle of health and wellness. your skills will receive a boost. jupiter stations retrograde on the ninth in your zone of money and resources, challenging you to explore a new approach to the material world over the next five months.

♡ for gemini, on october 2, the libra solar eclipse brings change to your romantic life. an empowering new cycle begins that encourages you to embrace pleasure and distance yourself from people or situations that no longer bring authentic joy. this is a time to prioritize what truly makes you happy. jupiter stations retrograde in your sign on the ninth, urging you to reinvent yourself over the next five months.

♡ for cancer, the libra solar eclipse on october 2 lands in your zone of intuition and brings a new cycle of emotional strength. this eclipse could bring unexpected changes to your environment, so be sure to honor your comfort and security. jupiter stations retrograde in gemini and your zone of rest on the ninth, inviting you to relax over the next five months.

♡ for leo, on october 2, the libra solar eclipse activates your communication zone, setting off a new cycle of connection. unexpected information emerges that inspires you to action. jupiter stations retrograde in your friendship sector on the ninth. over the next five months, consider ways you can strengthen your bonds with others.

♡ for libra, on october 2, a powerful eclipse in your sign brings surprising new beginnings! personal revelations provide fresh excitement for the future. as you walk a new path, remember how powerful you are. jupiter stations retrograde in gemini on the ninth, encouraging you to learn through experience over the next five months.

♡ for scorpio, on october 2, the libra solar eclipse touches down in your zone of rest, encouraging surrender and relaxation. through soul-searching, this eclipse could bring forth a much-needed spiritual awakening. the energy is also creative and imaginative. jupiter stations retrograde in gemini on the ninth, encouraging you to embrace transformation over the next five months.

♡ for sagittarius, on october 2, the libra solar eclipse activates your zone of friendship and hope, inspiring faith for the future. expect surprising information in your social circles! an exciting new collaboration could be in the works. jupiter stations retrograde in gemini and your relationship realm on the ninth, encouraging you to explore your role in your closest connections over the next five months.

♡ for capricorn, on october 2, the libra solar eclipse awakens your career zone, encouraging you to step into your power! an unexpected opportunity to showcase your gifts emerges, and important people are noticing your strengths. surprises related to your career could open new pathways to success. jupiter stations retrograde in gemini on the ninth, prompting you to explore new self-care practices over the next five months.

♡ for aquarius, on october 2, the libra solar eclipse activates your sector of adventure, eliciting excitement! you could be taking an unexpected trip or seizing an opportunity to broaden your horizons. knowledge is power, and this eclipse could provide surprising information that helps you expand. jupiter stations retrograde in gemini on the ninth, encouraging you to explore your creative side over the next five months.

♡ for pisces, the libra solar eclipse on october 2 brings major transformation in your realm of money and intimacy! unexpected changes open new doors of opportunity, and while this is exciting, it requires you to face your shadow and abandon fear. a surprising, magical moment of abundance emerges. jupiter stations retrograde in gemini on the ninth, inviting you to rest and embrace comfort over the next five months.

[moist-for-xavier]

Would you mind writing a fic where nb reader is doing Charles' make up and they are lightheartedly flirting and in the end when they finished by putting lipgloss on his lips he’s like „finally I can do this?” „Do what?” And he kisses them leaving some of lipgloss on her lips

In your hands

✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧ ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧

a/n: I loved this request. So adorable. And yes, it’s post Cuba incident Charles. I just want to take care of him. Also I’m a cis girl so I tried my best at gender neutral reader. I hope it’s good 🙏🏼 I also don’t know how to do make up since I don’t wear any because of my raging allergies 🥹

Summary: basically the ask

You smiled as you stood at the doorway of Charles’ room. It was a cold evening where he promised to heaven and back that he would finally spend time with you after blowing you off for grading tests or other paperwork. So now it was just the two of you for the evening. You could already feel the butterflies in your tummy as you closed the door and stepped in.

“You’re already here? What are we doing then?” Charles gave you a lopsided grin as he watched you enter. You could already feel his mind, his mutation unintentionally pushing against yours to let you in. But more precisely you felt his eyes roam up from your fluffy, cow shaped slippers, up your fluffy pyjama pants, your waist and body covered by an equally fluffy robe. You grinned and held up the pink bag you came in with.

The telepath tilted his head to the side like a confused puppy.

“Okay? Care to elaborate?” he asked. You grinned and rolled your eyes at him. You walked over, tossing the bag gently to him as you crawled on the bed to sit by his knees, facing him. He gave you a suspicious look before zipping the bag open and looking inside. He pulled out a couple products, a moisturiser and a primer only to be left confused. It only hit him when we saw an eyeshadow palette and concealer. He sighed and gave you a tired smile.

“Just let me take care of you, beautiful.” you said gently as you scooted closer, sitting hip to hip with him. His kind blue eyes studied your face carefully as if searching for any kind of sarcasm or joking. But all he found was genuine care. He sighed and shook his head.

“It’s not like I can run away” he joked playfully. “What do we start with?” he asked. You could see his body relax as he leaned back into the cushions, looking as handsome as ever as he looked up at you.

“Well, we start with a moisturiser. You have a beautiful skin and our skin tones don’t match, so I won’t put on foundation” you smiled as she dug through the small bag to pull out a gentle moisturiser. Before that, however, you pulled your headband off and put it on him to keep his hair away. Then you plopped a bit of the cream onto your fingers, spreading it around your hands evenly. You grinned as you took his cheeks into your hands spreading the cream around and massaging it in. Your fingers glided nimbly against his soft skin, his head falling back and eyelids closed. A sigh of relief left his lips as your cool fingers massaged the cream into the bags under his eyes, smoothing down the wrinkles between his eyebrows. You smiled, trailing your hands down his neck to get rid of the excess cream. His skin was feverishly hot, not missing the red tint spreading to his cheeks.

“Okay, handsome. Now we make those eyebags disappear” you said, digging through the bag to pull out your concealer. He looked at you with a dazed smile as if in a trance. You glance over at him through your lashes, giving him a quick raised brows and a smile before moving to lean over him again. You opened the concealer, cupping his jaw gently and applying the concealer under his eyes, around his nostrils and the exactly two pimples he’s had in a month. Not having the heart to use the dirty sponge to blend out the concealer, as well as wanting ti touch him as much as possible. So you used your fingers, gently dabbing the concealer away into his alabaster skin.

“Your fingers are cold. Would you like me to warm them up?” he asked, his eyes finding yours. He reached his hands up, taking ahold of your hands, bringing them to his lips. He kissed your fingers gently, blowing some warm air onto them.

“Charles!” you laughed and pulled your hands back from his lips. You could already feel the heat crawling up your neck to dig its claws into your cheeks.

“Quit it, Charles!” you said as you pulled a powdered blush out of her bag along with a fluffy brush. You opened up the case, taking some of the product on the brush and gently patted the blush into his cheeks. Then, after putting that away, you pulled out an eyebrow pencil. You twisted a little out and with couple brushes you filled in his eyebrows, even if it was unnecessary.

“What eyeshadow do you want?” You asked and put the eyebrow pencil away to pull out a colourful palette.

“I don’t know…”

“Yellow and blue then” you ordered with a grin. Opening the palette and taking out couple brushes. You moved up, straddling his waist and pushing him down to rest against the headboard. You smiled, watching him as he stared up at you as if you put the stars in the sky, his cheeks growing red. Obviously, the slightly suggestive position immediately shut down whatever cheeky thing he had in mind.

“Close your eyes for me, my love” you said in a slight sultry voice, watching in delight as he nodded dumbly and closed his eyes. You dipped your brush into the yellow palette, putting it on his eyelids. Your hips slid further up to make contact with Charles’ lower stomach as you concentrated. You felt his shaky breath against your neck, making you smile. Taking out another brush you applied the dark blue to the edge of his eyelid and smoked it out into his skin.

After finishing with that you took out an eyeliner, opening it up and cupping his jaw.

“Tilt your head for me?” you asked gently, angling his head up to you, his chin pressing against the middle of your chest. Your hand slid to the back of his head as you applied the eyeliner to his eyelids, his warm hands settling against your thighs.

“Good boy. Now just mascara and lipstick” you praised with a grin, feeling him shiver ever so slightly. Putting the eyeliner away, picking up a mascara and gently applying it to his eyelashes, staring into his eyes while he stared right back.

“What lipstick colour you want?” you asked and dug through your baggie, pulling out a lipgloss.

“I don’t know. Dark red.” he said with a laugh and a dismissive shrug. You grinned and pulled out a deep maroon colour. Hand on his cheek you angled his face up at you again, opening the tube and twisting a bit out. And with an intense eye contact you applied it to his plush lips.

“Okay. Now lipgloss” you said and opened the tube of lipgloss, spreading it on his lips. Moving back, or trying to if his hands on your hips didn’t stop you, to admire your work.

“Finally. Can I finally do it?” he asked and batted his eyelashes up at you with a cheeky smile on his face.

“Do what?” you asked cluelessly. It took only split second for his hands to fly up from your hips to your face, bringing you down. Your hands fell on his shoulders, squeezing the fabric tightly when he kissed you. It felt as if the time stopped that moment and it was just you two and the electric kiss. You breathed out, arms sliding around his neck before pulling out.

“I wanted to do that for a while….can we call this a date please?” he asked sheepishly making you laugh.

“Yes please…” with that he brought you back down for another kiss, not caring the lipstick has been on his lips for exactly 15 seconds before it got smudged to hell

[angelickisscs]

crawly companion ~ ‧₊˚ blurb

୨ ୧ ˚₊ pairing ~ trent alexander arnold x y/n

summary: an unwelcome guest makes itself comfortable as you get ready for the day

THE SOUND OF yet another SZA song playing through your phone floated throughout your bedroom, the aura of peace travelling up your spine in soft whispers.

You had your worst concentration face on as you leaned forward as close to the mirror as possible, the effort that it takes just to do your makeup shocking your boyfriend to the point where he had to excuse himself to go to the lounge. Leaving you in your friendly bubble, humming to the tunes.

Sun snuck through your half-opened curtains, framing your face with its golden appearance. It was a warm summers day, the humidity being comfortable enough compared to the last few days you were forced to suffer through. A candle was lit next to you, having decided that it was time to give in and use up the last of its gingerbread scents, having collected far too many of them for one singular Christmas.

It swayed energetically as it was pushed about by the wind that filtered in between your opened windows, its wax turning into liquid whilst emitting its mouth-watering scent.

With steadied hands, you took the black pencil to your eyelids, drawing on as perfect of a flick you could possibly pull off. But you had placed your hands atop of the edge of the desk and with one wrong move, it had slipped directly off.

The small action caused minimal damage compared to the many other times you had made the mistake, though that did nothing to console you as you walked on over to the sink to remove all the products off your face in a moment of rage. Somehow, despite following all the same steps as you had for the past few years, the only difference being the amount of talent you had, it didn’t look as it normally should and would.

Sliding the fluffy armbands one of your friends had brought you onto your wrists, you turned on the taps before squirting your facial oil into your hands and rubbing it all over your face. With one final look in the mirror, you stooped your heads downwards, cupping your hands underneath the cool running water and bringing them to your face, rubbing them all over. Your usual flannel had decided to disappear, and you were already running short on time as it was, the only thing on your schedule for that day being catching up with your best-friend.

When you finally resurfaced from in front of the tap, your face was dripping in water, trailing down your collarbone and onto your pyjamas. You called it a day in the bathroom after patting yourself dry, soon being sat back in the same seat in before, doing the same starting routine of moisturiser, spf and then primer.

The imagine of a black dot appeared in your peripheral vision, your body being quick to react to it but there was nothing there that you could see. You furrowed your eyebrows, leaning backwards to look around the mass of products that had accumulated onto your vanity only this morning. Checking everywhere, you finally gave in and let it be instead applying your concealer, deciding it would be best to skip foundation for today.

You had gotten to the end of applying all your cream blush by the time it appeared once again, this time on the opposite side of where it originally was. You followed the same actions you did last time and once again, to no avail. Nothing was there. You let out an aggravated sigh, deciding that the only valid option in all of this was the fact that you were going mental.

Rolling your shoulders backwards, you got started once again, collecting all the powder products you would be needing from your draws, haven put them away immediately after use only minutes ago. You swayed your head as you listened to the latest song to play, the only good thing that happened to you that morning being the songs that spotify had decided to shuffle onto.

It was coming onto the end of said song when you saw it again, this time running across the top of your vanity, weaving its way through the mass of products.

You put down the brush in your hand, leaning forward to inspect what had dared to do this to you right now. The options that swirled around in your head were making you far more tense than you had already been feeling. The possibility that they may be a bug so close to you having you close to running away.

With a deep sigh that almost turned into a scream of annoyance, having found absolutely nothing to back up your theories. Whatever it was, had managed to disappear into thin air once again. For the third time, you pushed your hand forward to pick up the next brush you would be needing.

But for the first time, with the speed of lighting, a spiders eight legs ran up the handle of the brush, only just making it past your knuckle before you were screaming loudly and jumping in the air, swaying your hand in all directions to make sure it was off you.

With the same speed that the creature was moving at, you beelined straight for your unmade bed, jumping onto it with ease as your heart beat out of your chest. The fear you felt for such a small thing was laughable really, but you had been terrified since a small child, so it wasn’t going anywhere anytime soon.

The door to your right swung open so hard it was sure to make a dent in the wall as your out of breath boyfriend snapped his head in all directions to look around the wall before finally landing onto your panicking figure.

“What?” The singular word held so much worry to it that you thought he may burst but that could be dealt with later, there was a life-threatening moment currently happening.

“Spider!” Was all you could muster as you watched eagle-eyed over your room, searching for any hint of it once more.

Trent let out a breathy laugh as he brought his hand to the top of his head, stroking through his curls as he let himself relax. “You can’t be screaming like that. You had me thinking someone was in the house or something.”

With a shake of his head, he grabbed a tissue from the box next to him and approached the exact spot you pointing to.

“There is something in the house! It was on my hand!” You squealed at the memory, checking yourself over to make sure that it was no longer on you.

“Baby-.” He began but was cut off by a shouting you as you watched it crawl on top of the bed and head straight in your direction. Its black appearance clashed perfectly with the white sheets, always allowing perfect view of it.

Trent had seen you around spiders before but nothing this bad. Absolutely nothing that could have prepared him for this reaction to an insect hardly bigger than the rings you wore on your fingers.

He soon approached, grabbing it with the tissue before walking over to the window and chucking it outside.

“Oh my god. That was the worst thing to ever happen to me!” Your hands were now covering your mouth, your heart beating so fast it was now becoming dangerous. With every ragged breath you released it only sped up more.

“Come here.” He said holding his arms outwards towards you as he helped you climb down off the bed, soon wrapping you in a hug. His laughter was getting hard to hold back at this point, a singular chuckle left to explore the harsh world all by itself.

Upon hearing your boyfriends short lived laughter, you stepped away from him, crossing your arms over your chest.

“It’s so not funny!” You complained like a child, a pout finding its way onto your lips.

“It so is.” Trent responded, snorting before doubling over into hysterics of laughter, leaving you to stand there in faux disappointment at his reaction. Though the bright smile that met him when he was able to stand back up had him drawing you back in.

[coqxettee]

How to romanticise January 🦢✩₊˚☁️⋆☾🌬₊✧

Happy first week of January completed!

I know January can be one of the dullest & hardest months, especially because Christmas is over, it’s still wintery & cold and it’s back to “normality” but here are some things you can do to make January a beautiful and cozy month ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧

Embrace the beauty of new beginning’s. Have an everything shower, create a new schedule, tidy your bedroom/space, organise your work, clean, plan a glow-up/plan for the new year. It’s a new year which means new beginnings so embrace these changes. Change can be scary but it is needed and can be beautiful ₊˚⊹♡

Invest in YOU. Save up money (or use money from Christmas) to get your hair done, a new manicure, buy a new item of clothing, invest in self care products i.e - A new robe/fluffy dressing gown, skincare products, new January pyjamas etc ₊˚⊹♡

Journal. Purchase a journal and practice journaling. You can do morning/night journalling, or write about what you did that day. There are loads of Journal prompts on Pinterest ₊˚⊹♡

Wear white’s, creams, beige’s, baby pink’s, grey’s & browns. Neutral colours look stunning this time of year, especially when there it’s frost on the ground or it’s raining outside. Perfect for outfit pictures ₊˚⊹♡

Bundle up in your nicest coat and scarf and go on a wintery walk. Take outfit pictures and listen to romantic music as you walk. Bring back dead leaves from the trees and press them to create a winter journal page ₊˚⊹♡

Bake - Bake anything. The new year is the perfect time to try new recipes, maybe try some healthy baking recipes. Take photos of them and write the recipes down in a notebook ₊˚⊹♡

Have cozy movie marathons, watch your favorite comfort films under huge blankets with hot cocoa, in a cute mug ₊˚⊹♡

Heal your inner child. Listen to classical music, ballet music and movie soundtracks, to take you far away to whimsical places. Light candles, watch nostalgic movies & tv shows, read your childhood favourite books ₊˚⊹♡

Eat warming, nourishing and comforting foods. January can be one of the coldest and hardest months for your body and mind, nourish your soul with warm soups, hot drinks etc ₊˚⊹♡

Start new habits/hobbies, Yoga, Pilates, (Working out in general) Painting, Crochet. Having a new hobby means you can always go back to it in the year ₊˚⊹♡

Read - Create a new TBR if you haven’t and start it at the top. Read new books and make your way through the list ₊˚⊹♡

Try frosty “Cold Girl” makeup with beige undertones for January. Try a new lip colour or put something shimmery on your eyelids. Also, give your makeup a clean (your brushes, palettes etc) ₊˚⊹♡

Take care of your skin babydoll. Use a moisturiser after showering, wear hand cream, use a good winter primer for your makeup, always take your makeup off in the evening and never miss a morning/evening of winter skincare. This is when your skin needs it the most ₊˚⊹♡

Get a new daily coffee order/go to coffee order at your local coffee shop. Try something new ₊˚⊹♡

Try going on daily walks ₊˚⊹♡

Self care nights at least once a week (working week) and set aside Sunday’s to have self care DAY’S ₊˚⊹♡

Start a new TV series ₊˚⊹♡

Limit screen time ₊˚⊹♡

Make lists of things you want to go that day ₊˚⊹♡

[femmefatalevibe]

what "glow up tips" do you have that (actually) work?

I know some of the common ones like "ooh drink water" and whatever, which I already do (I try to eat healthy most days, drink water every day, exercise 5 days a week, etc.)

And I understand that while all these work, I was looking for more short-term glow up tips, like how to glow up your hair/makeup etc. if that makes sense.

So I guess what advice do you have for a "overnight" glow up (quote unquote)?

Love the blog!!

Hi love! Thank you so much <3

Yes, totally get what you're saying (and that's great – it's all just so important, honestly). Here are some of my "overnight glow-up hacks" if we shall call them that, which I believe fit into this category:

For your hair, use a mask on your hair the night before you want it to look extra shiny and smooth (I use this HASK one – it's $2-3 and works like magic). Wash it in cold water, and let it fully dry (even for a little while after using heat to dry it!) before putting it up or playing with your style at all

Dermaplane your face, tweeze your eyebrows and then put on an extra hydrating face lotion to lock in glowing, fresh-looking skin (I use Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré, it's a "dupe" for La Mer's famous face cream)

Exfoliate your entire body with a sugar scrub and use an ultra-hydrating body lotion (I use Tree Hut's Coco Colada scrub and Uriage's Xemose Lipid-Replenishing Anti-Irritation Cerat moisturizer)

Do a face massage/use a facial or body massage ball to depuff your face

An orgasm is a natural lip-plumper

Use Vaseline/Homeoplasmine to hydrate under your eyes + your lips

Apply concealer as a primer under your eyeliner (use a brush to thinly trace it before) setting powder/face powder under your eyes to "lock in" your eyeliner so it doesn't smudge (or at least way less)

Layer a cream blush with a powder blush over the top right away your cheekbones for a glowy, more lifted face

Outline your brows and lips with concealer with set powder over the top to avoid brow or lip product smudging

To help your lip color last all day: Apply a coat of lipstick, and blot excess with a tissue. Then, apply another coat and blot the excess again

Hope this helps xx

[dolljennie]

HOW TO BE A 🧸 SHOUJO GIRL 🍰

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DEFINITION:

Shoujo girls are female protagonists of romance anime that contain a lifestyle and clothing that is inspiring many girls!

The principles of this lifestyle are self-care, kindness and peace with yourself! in addition to the classic clothing style

MENTAL HEALTH:

The first step to following this lifestyle is to feel comfortable with yourself, after all, the basis of this style is to be at peace and enjoy the smallest details of life.

A lifestyle should not be used as "the right way to enjoy life" it is just one of the countless ways of seeing and living life.

But how to do this? In addition to therapy, I recommend doing activities that make you feel comfortable and including them in your routine, it could be a hobby, a sport, or simply lying in bed! To have a healthy lifestyle you have to make your comfort a priority!

STYLE:

One of the several characteristics of the shoujo girl style is:

Backpack accessories (keychain, brooches)

Define a perfume essence (it can be flowers, vanilla, strawberry...)

Various accessories! (necklaces, rings, earrings)

CLOTHING:

The wardrobe consists of a romantic style!

It has a pink, light brown, white tone usually with a blouse with various details, cute skirts (long or short), white socks and sneakers!

It's also part of the dress closet! Normally flowering

The key to this style is the accessories!

SELF CARE:

I believe that one of the most important points for this lifestyle is self-care, in addition to helping your physical health it also helps your mental health!

HABITS:

1) Drink Water

2) Have a healthy diet (NEVER, but NEVER go on a restrictive diet, proteins and carbohydrates are necessary for the human body to function, never prohibit yourself from having at least 3 dishes of food a day! Next video I will do an example of a diet but for this type of matter, please consult a nutritionist as each body has its own needs.)

3) Wash your hair at least twice a week and moisturize it at the weekend

5) Have a skin and hair care routine

6) Ice on the face! (never straight as it could burn)

7) Get your nails done frequently

8) Have face masks twice a week

Facial skin care: facial soap, primer, moisturizer, pimple cream, sunscreen

Are we going to smell good?

Cold shower + soap + body oil + scented body moisturizer + body splay (full body) + perfume

[sexilene]

figured its time for sum more chatting!

the springtime angel bombshell!!

makeup & tips to look like a glowing sweetheart angel! its spring! 🤍

here is my spring makeup routine that will leave you looking like a cherub, vs angel, glowing goddess! ᥫ᭡ᥫ᭡

wanna look like this, this spring? 🌸🐇🧁

remember to moisturize, spf and tone before hand! here's what i use as prep 🌸

-charlotte tilbury magic cream or laneige water bank blue hyaluronic cream moisturizer

-beauty of joseon sunscreen relief sun

-lancome hydrating toner or the caudalie natural salicylic acid pore minimzing toner

now for primer here are my go to's (water based)

-charlottle tilbury invisible UV flawless primer SPF 50 ($$$ but heaven!)

-laura mercier pure canvas primer illuminating

-benefit cosmetics porrfessional lite primer water-based (classic, does the job!)

for foundation i usually use a minimal coverage or a skin tint...💁🏼‍♀️ (again, water based 💗)

-charlotte tilbury hollywood flawless filter (can you tell i love charlottle tilbury? lol)

-dior backstage face & body foundation (my forever re-stock)

-dior forever skin glow foundation SPF 15 (love this so so much)

-saie slip tint

-nars light reflecting advanced skincare foundation

concealer!! 💘

-charlottle tilbury beautiful skin medium to full coverage radiant concealer

-huda beauty glowish bright light hydrating sheer concealer

-MILK makeup hydrating concealer

-hourglass vanish™ airbrush concealer (omigodddd!!)

-dior backstage concealer (forever fave)

powders and blush! 🙋🏼‍♀️

-nars powder blush (classic, make sure you get a shade that will give you a rosy almost 'cold' look that matches your skin tone! you wanna look flushed!

-nars afterglow liquid blush

-westman atelier baby cheeks cream blush stick (very 80's)

-GXVE dewyplump collagen boosting cheek tint

-dior forever glow maximizer longwear liquid highlighter (make sure you get it in pink! ik its highlight but it works just the same, glowy and flushed!) 🌸

-drunk elephant rosi glow drops with vitamin f

-too faced cloud crush blurring blush (soft pink!)

-M.A.C mineralize blush (any of the pinks, omigodd woww)

-M.A.C extra dimension blush

-charlottle tilbury mini hollywood blush & glow palette (mix them with ur brush!!)

-givenchy powder

-charlottle tilbury airbrush flawless finish setting powder

-huda beauty bake powder

-hourglass powder

bronzers! wanna look sunkissed!!

-drunk elephant bronzing drops

-hourglass bronzer

-charlotte tilbury filmstar bronzer

-patrick ta bronzer (literally so 80s)

-l'oréal paris true match lumi glotion

setting spray to lock it in!

ive found that this one work best on me and i'm addicted to the smell! but honestly anyone that works best for you should do it! 💕

-charlotte tilbury airbrush flawless setting spray

eye-shadow! you wanna stick to whites, creams, light pinks, light browns

-maybelline expert wear eyeshadow in seashell

-clinique shadow in angel eyes + sugar cane!

-M.A.C eyeshadow in yougurt + blanc type

-too faced natural eyes eye shadow palette (i love this soo much, this is the perfect vibe)

-too faced born this way natural nudes mini eye shadow palette

mascara and lashes! thank goodness i was blessed with amazing lashes lol! i find that if you start by separating the lashes with a semi-dry fluffy mascara, then with a thin brushed mascara, then again with a non-dryed fluffy brush, it works wonders!

-lancome monsieur big volumizing mascara (i loooove thick fluffy brushes)

-too faced better than sex mascara

-lancome lash idôle lengthening & volumizing mascara

-glossier lash slick lift

-hourglass lengthening mascara

i do like to buy the individual natural cluster lashes to place on the outer corner of my eyes to give it that "eyeliner" look, like my lashes are so much longer there and i think it looks so ethereal!

lips! 💋 you want to stick with nudes and pinks, like you just ate red fruit and now your lips are stained, or like a glossed bombshell!

-charlotte tilbury lip cheat liner (ofccc! in pinks and nudes)

-this set ofc!

-too faced lip liner in post-op pink

-any of the pinky/nude nyx creamy long-lasting lip liner

-dior addict lip maximizer plumping gloss in 065 icy blue

-charlotte tilbury collagen lip bath in refresh rose

-fenty beauty gloss bomb universal lip luminizer in FU$$Y

-charlotte tilbury lip lustre in shades blondie, ibiza nights, portobello girl, pillow talk and hall of fame (my signatures)

other tips!! ᥫ᭡‎₊˚⊹ 𐦍༘₊ ⊹

🌸 try and wear mainly white! and def try to mix in some pastels! white makes you look more kind and if you happen to meet the loyl white also gives the wife effect, look it up! its real! 💍

🌸 style your hair! make and effort its fun! you could also add some hair glitter/shine and hair perfume! (i'll make a rec list for these soon!)

🌸 this stuff is like, wow, did you just come back from a tea party at a magical fairy garden where it was raining cotton candy?! ☁️ ☁️

🌸 i find this to be like my little lucky charm and i think it actually works, but, bring around a tiny picture of your fave forest animal and its like all animals love you and i seem to always get the compliment that i would be a woodland flower princess that talks to animals! lol and animal lover always radiates the most angelic glow ugh!!! 💞🐇

🌸 make sure you are keepin up with your hygiene routine and the best no.1 tip is to be kind!! the kindest people are the most beautiful. (ofc when people take advantage of this kindness, pull back bc they obvi do not deserve your presence!)

love ya!

-lene pilar

[iamred-iamyellow]

i want to send a pic of my beat so bad but honestly speaking im a wimp who will NAWT be doing a face reveal BUT i will say i do get compliments on my makeup semi often and esp on my base!!!! 🙈💋

now i will warn u i am NOT a clean girl makeup girly or very natural beat at all so just letting u know i use A LOT more than most ppl i would assume use

ok lets gooo:

skincare prep: use facial cleanser (cerave hydrating or the ordinary hydrating cleanser) to wash face w either lukewarm or cold tapwater. let face air dry or use clean facial towel (i just use a mini towel) to dry face by patting the skin gently a few times max. use toner (some by mi aha bha pha toner) by patting it on face. give 30 secsish to dry. now put on moisturizer (laniege water face mask or cerave hydrating moisturizer or the face shop rice ceramide moisturizer). put on sunscreen (olay 30spf moisturizer sunscreen).

then use primer (elf hydro grip pink or blue works)

onto base: use foundation/cc cream/tinted serum depending on ur preference (f: clio kill cover mesh. cc cream: elf camo. tinted serum: loreal true match). i blend using a damp beauty blender. then i (excessively) use atleast 2-3 concealers of different shades. starting w the darkest to even out my skin tone (the body shop), medium to give more coverage (loreal instant age rewind eraser), and lightest to lighten my undereyes and other areas i like to be highlighted (peripera double longwear cover or focallure liquid concealer both from YesStyle). blend all three after each one w a beauty blender. i then use a setting spray to keep my base in place (i use the milani make it last but i do NOT recc it 🙁).

blush: yet again i am excessive w this 😜 i like looking like my crush just winked at me and i cannot handle the attention 24/7. i start w a matte blush/tint (nyx powder puff lippie or peripera ink airy velvet) then blend w my fingers. after i use a glowy blush (elf halo glow) and blend w my fingers again. lastly i "set" w a powder blush (etude cookie blush).

eyes: during my base routine i add all components from foundation to concealer on my eyes, so i blend out any excess using my fingers and even it out. i then use a white or nude eyeshadow to lighten my entire eye from the undereye to below my eyebrow bone (mac discontinued hello kitty palette or colorpop baby got peach palette...slightly pinky nude or full on white is my vibe). i go in p hard in the underye bc i like my undereye looking like ive slept 99 hours in the past wk alone. then i use any eyeshadow i want to create any kind of look, usually to match my outfit or the days vibe. i like colorpop, too faced, mac, jaclyn hill, and juvias place palettes the most. after the eyeshadow is complete i go in w a setting powder (juvias place) w a heavy hand. i also go in w powder under blush area (below cheekbone), upper lip, chin, and forhead. i let that sit all the way until im done w my lips. after placing powder w powder puff, i do eyeliner w eyeshadow of any previously mentioned palettes. i then curl my lashes, put on mascara (hourglass caution extreme lash or telescopic blue tube), and curl again. i then clean up any mascara w more eyeshadow or concealer then eyeshadow if its p bad. i then place highlighter (colorpop shock) under my brow bone.

highlighter: i use the colorpop highlighter on my nose and cupids bow. then i use a bright pink highlighter (stick w me lol ik it sounds weird) (zeesea purple 9 color eyeshadow palette) on my cheekbone and nose.

lips: three steps: liner, tint, gloss. lip liner from elf to line my exact lip shape (sometimes i round out my cupids bow if its a cutesy look). lip tint from peripera to color my lips and keep the color on for a long time or elf o satin face lip stick to do the same thing. blend out w fingers after smacking lips together. then top w gloss/lip oil (nyx butter gloss, nyx fat lip oil, ecosoul lip oil, kopari gloss, maybelline lifter gloss, hello kitty lip smacker gloss).

blend out all powder on face and set w shitty milani setting spray

WHEW MY HANDS HURTTTT

but tbh i do sm bc i love makeup and have sm fun w it. tho w using this much ik im lucky to not have acne prone skin or skin that treats makeup like a parasite. i often take 2-4 day breaks when i have days off school and or weekends which helps. not to mention i use toner pads (numbuzin no.5) once to twice a wk and use a face mask (from any brand that use food ingredients as a main ingredient) weekly.

hope this helps!!!!! 👯‍♀️👯‍♀️💋

LORDY LORDY THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS 🛐 

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Beauty Routine for Dark Academics

So listen: This is really for anyone, but I know that DA can romanticize a lack of self care, and WE WILL NOT HAVE THAT

I used to have such bad depression (etc) that I wouldn’t even shower or brush my teeth for days on end. So I’m not gonna pretend like this is easy, self care is HARD. And I’m not even saying I’m good at doing this daily. But when I’m having my best days, this is my routine.

Take what you need and leave the rest

(Note: I have dry skin, dry curly hair, and I’m nearly 28 with no kids. This is what works for that. Adapt as needed for yourself!)

Evening Routine:

1. Headband hair away from face and wash hands/nails

2. Makeup cleanse

3. Secondary cleanse

4. Toner

5. Snail essence

6. Hyaluronic acid serum

7. Retinoid serum

8. Face oil

9. Gua sha

10. Eye cream

11. Overnight moisturizer

12. Top off (vaseline or overnight mask)

13. Lash and brow serum

14. Brush teeth

15. Floss

16. Mouthwash

17. Rinse

18. Lip mask

19. Oil hair

20. Body lotion

21. Foot lotion and socks

22. Hand lotion

23. Get a great night’s sleep!

Morning Routine:

1. Brush teeth

2. Tongue scrape

3. Mouthwash

4. Rinse

5. Wash hands and nails

6. Use micellar water to clean face

7. Comb hair

8. Shower:

1. Rinse

2. Conditioner (not daily)

3. Soap body

9. Toner

10. Snail essence

11. Hyaluronic acid serum

12. Eye cream

13. Day moisturizer

14. Leave in air dry cream(if you washed your hair) // Hair Oil (if you didn’t wash hair, then wash your hands)

15. Deodorant

16. Primer

17. Make up

18. Dress

19. Perfume

Some Bonus Content:

Complex Shower Routine (at night!)

(Take what you need and leave the rest, do 2x weekly at night)

Pre-shower:

1. Dry brush body

2. Comb hair

Shower:

1. Rinse

2. Conditioner in hair

3. Soap body

4. Face wash

5. Exfoliate body (unless you dry brushed!)

6. Wash out conditioner

7. Towel squeeze hair and tap dry skin

Post-Shower:

1. Toner

2. Body oil

3. Leave in air dry cream (hair)

4. Eye mask

5. Face mask

6. Remaining skin care

Nail Care (for amazing natural nails!)

1. Wash hands

2. Scrub nails with nail brush

3. Clip

4. File

5. Cuticle cream

1. Let it sit

2. Tissue off excess

6. Clip cuticles

7. Buff and shine

8. Hand lotion

9. A touch of cuticle cream on and around nails to leave

So that’s it!

I’m aware that its a lot. When I do my full evening routine alone it takes like, probably half an hour.

But I’ll tell you something - You are going to look good and feel even better when you take care of yourself.

Obviously eat, drink fluids (especially water, and ESPECIALLY if you have coffee or other caffeinated beverages), and move in a way that feels good if its possible. This isn’t an exhaustive list.

Take care of yourselves, in whatever way works for you, and you’ll do better in school/be able to think clearer and more critically in your private studies.

You matter

You are loved

You deserve to take time for yourself

[awh-bowie]

🎀 Dolluxe Issue #1🎀

🌸 Pre-Night Out Survival Guide 🌸

I don't know about you, but for me, getting ready to go out is half the fun! Be it with friends or alone, pampering myself sets the mood for the night ahead. ( ˘͈ ᵕ ˘͈♡)

i. Skincare

Cleanse: Start with a gentle cleanser to get rid of any oil or makeup from the day. You want your skin to be clean but not stripped, so I recommend using an oil cleanser. Follow up with a water-based cleanser for extra freshness, if needed.

Dermaplaning (optional): Use a dermaplaning tool to exfoliate and create a smooth base.

Moisturize: A light moisturizer or hydrating serum will keep your skin dewy and prepped for makeup.

Sunscreen: If you're heading out while the sun's still up, remember to protect your skin.

ii. Body Care

Exfoliate: Use a body scrub to smooth your skin, if time allows.

Moisturize: Slather on your favorite lotion or body butter. Bonus points for layering your perfume with it!

Perfume: A few spritzes on pulse points (wrists, neck, behind the ears) will have you smelling divine.

iii. Makeup

Primer & Foundation: Use a lightweight primer to smooth skin, then follow up with foundation or BB cream.

Concealer & Color Correcting: Use concealer to hide dark circles and blemishes. Use a color corrector for an extra touch!

Eyeshadow & Mascara: Go for colorful, glittery shadows! Pair with curled lashes and mascara for a dramatic look.

Highlighter/Blush: Add some shimmer to your cheekbones and a flush of color with blush.

Lips: Opt for an easy-to-reapply gloss or long-lasting lip stain.

iv. Bag Essentials

Lip Gloss or Lipstick: For touch-ups throughout the night.

Blotting Papers: Keep the shine in check.

Perfume Roller or Mini Spray: Freshen up your fragrance on the go.

Hand Sanitizer: Stay clean and safe!

Hair Ties and Pins: Always a necessity.

Protection: Safety first!

🎶 October Playlist 🎶

Here’s what I’ve been listening to this month! ♪(๑ᴖ◡ᴖ๑)♪

✨ Cards and Stars: November Zodiac ✨

For November's zodiac readings, I asked the cards one simple question: “What is a prediction that can apply to those born under [sign]”. Here are the results!

Aries 🐏 – Knight of Wands: Aries, you're ready to charge forward! This is a time of bold action and exciting adventures.

Taurus 🐂 – Six of Pentacles: Taurus, you're entering a time of giving and receiving! Balance is key, and abundance flows to you.

Gemini 🦋 – Queen of Cups: Gemini, you're tapping into your emotional depths. Trust your intuition and nurture yourself and others.

Cancer 🦀 – The Fool: Cancer, you're embarking on a fresh, exciting journey! Take a leap of faith.

Leo 🦁 – The Moon: Leo, you're navigating through a time of introspection. Trust your instincts and embrace the unknown.

Virgo 🌾 – Queen of Pentacles: Virgo, you're stepping into a nurturing phase. Focus on your finances and well-being.

Libra 🕊️ – Page of Pentacles: Libra, new opportunities are calling! Set practical goals and embrace growth.

Scorpio 🦂 – Ace of Pentacles: Scorpio, a new financial opportunity is on the horizon.

Sagittarius 🐎 – Five of Swords: Sagittarius, you're facing a challenge. Be mindful of your actions during this time.

Capricorn 🐐 – The Emperor: Capricorn, it's time to take charge! Step into a leadership role and embrace discipline.

Aquarius 🌬️ – Nine of Pentacles: Aquarius, you're enjoying the fruits of your labor. Indulge in your success.

Pisces 🐠 – Four of Cups: Pisces, you're feeling emotionally stuck. Reassess what you want and break free from stagnation.

🎀 November Trend Predictions 🎀

I. Molten Metallics: Fluid, molten metallic fabrics take center stage in gowns and suits.

II. Faux Fur Fantasy: Oversized faux fur brings bold luxury to outerwear.

III. Bejeweled Everything: Rhinestones and crystals embellish everything from clothes to beauty looks.

IV. Jelly Fashion: '90s-inspired jelly shoes and bags are back, adding playful nostalgia.

V. Interesting Silhouettes: Oversized embellishments and paired with tight base pieces create bold silhouettes.

VI. Bleached Brows: Bleached brows make a bold fashion statement.

VII. Slingback Heels: Retro slingbacks return in both classic and bold designs.

VIII. Fringe and Ruffles: Fringe and ruffles add playful texture to outfits.

IX. Deco Brows: Hear me out!!

Thank you so much for reading the first edition of Dolluxe! Make sure to follow me for more issues in the near future! (｡♥‿♥｡)

[bestplacestobuykratomandcbd]

Embracing Wellness: The Journey with Healthy Vibez CBD

Hey there, wellness warriors and curious cats alike! If you're trying to navigate the buzzing world of well-being wellbeing, CBD has popped up on your radar more than once. And why wouldn't it? With its promises of serenity, balance, and an all-natural approach to health, it's like a wellness whisperer in a bottle. That's where Healthy Vibez CBD strides onto the scene, your friendly guide through the sometimes perplexing, always fascinating landscape of cannabidiol goodness.

At Healthy Vibez CBD, we're all about crafting that perfect blend of nature's finest, designed to harmonize with your body's symphony. But let's dial back a bit - what makes CBD the darling of the health and wellness realm? Let's dive in together, shall we?

CBD 101: A Tiny Primer

Cannabidiol, or CBD for short, is one of over a hundred compounds found in the cannabis plant. Unlike its famous cousin THC, CBD is all about the chill vibes without the psychoactive high. Think of it as the calm, collected sibling that's all about boosting your well-being. It's known to interact with the body's endocannabinoid system, a complex network that helps check things like mood, sleep, and appetite. And the best part? It's like a universal language your body already understands.

Exploring Healthy Vibez CBD: Your Wellness Companion

What sets Healthy Vibez CBD apart? I'm glad you asked! It's all in our dedication to purity, efficacy, and transparency. We're committed to sourcing only the highest quality, organically grown hemp, ensuring you get all the good stuff without unwanted additives or nasties. Every drop of CBD oil is a testament to nature's potent simplicity.

Finding Your Perfect CBD Match

Whether you're a CBD newbie or a seasoned enthusiast, finding your ideal product can feel like swiping through a dating app for wellness. But fear not! Here at Healthy Vibez CBD, we've got something for everyone. From oils to topicals and everything in between, our range offers choices that fit seamlessly into your daily routine.

CBD Oils: Our flagship concoction is designed for those who love keeping it classic. A couple of drops under the tongue or mixed into your morning smoothie, and you're all set to seize the day with a calm focus.

Topicals: For the skin-conscious, our CBD-infused creams and balms are like a soothing hug for your body. They're perfect after a long workout session or just to pamper yourself after a stressful day.

Edibles: If you're all about the snack life (aren't we all?)Our CBD gummies and treats are not only delicious but also bring a whole new meaning to guilt-free snacking. Yum and Zen in a single bite!

Your Journey to Balance and Bliss

At Healthy Vibez CBD, we understand that wellbeing is a journey, not a destination. It's about finding balance, embracing self-care, and making informed choices that resonate with your body and soul. Our mission? To walk beside you every step of the way, bringing a little more harmony and a lot more smiles to your wellness adventure.

Whether you're looking to soothe those frazzled nerves, catch some quality ZZZs, or infuse a bit of tranquility into your day, Healthy Vibez CBD is here to light the path. So, why not take that step? Your journey towards a more balanced, joyful life might begin with a drop of CBD.

Remember, we're not just about selling CBD – we're about starting conversations, sharing experiences, and building a community of like-minded folks who believe in the power of natural wellness. Drop us a line, ask us your questions, or say hi. We're all in this together, after all.

Here's to your health, happiness, and Healthy Vibez!

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My Morning Routine with Body Dysmorphic Disorder

From the ages of 12 to 16, I spent 4 hours getting ready for school every weekday morning. First period started at 7:35 A.M., I woke up at 3:40 and usually arrived to class around 7:55 with an apologetic smile and a late pass. I said it was car trouble, or that my alarm hadn't gone off.

I spent the first hour-and-a-half of my day plucking my eyebrows, my temples, and my forehead up to my hairline, sitting side saddle on the sink and twisting around towards the mirror when I got tired of standing. I shaved the rest of the face from the eyes down: my cheeks, my sideburns, mustache, beard, and nose, my neck, and my ears with just water, no shaving cream. Then I spent another hour-and-a-half in the shower, turning the water on to rinse my razor and off again to shave repeatedly to try and stretch the heat as long as possible. I covered my entire body with shaving cream, painting myself white. I started with my stomach, then my breasts, my sternum, my nipples, then my sides, my underarms, my back as far up as I could reach and then my shoulders as far down, though I always missed a strip of skin above my waist. My hairline on the back of my neck, so nothing could stand up, even if I was scared. Then my arms, my hands, my knuckles, I wasn't very careful and I gave myself a few scars. Next my legs, feet, toes and pubic hair. When the water ran ice cold, I would turn it off, get out, and set up my makeup table while I waited for it to warm up again. I got back in, nicked myself a few more times, then washed my hair and body and used my prescription acne cleanser. My parents bought men's razors in bulk because I needed a new one every day. My clean skin only lasted a couple of hours, then turned into 11:00 A.M. shadow.

The next hour was makeup: sunscreen, moisturizer, primer, foundation, concealer, bronzer, contour, setting powder, blush, chapstick, lip liner, lipstick, eyebrow pencil, eyeshadow, eyeliner, and mascara. I wasn't very good at it; it always came out cakey or racoony. I listened to music, mostly Taylor Swift or Avril Lavigne, sometimes showtunes, while I worked. Then I brushed my hair, adding some brown eyeshadow to the bald spots to make it look fuller, got dressed in my school uniform, and packed up my lunch and books in a rush. No time for breakfast and I had the early lunch period at 10:35 anyway. I'm a girly-girl. I think I would have loved makeup the way I love fashion. I think it would have been fun to experiment with new colors, new styles, new brands, my favorite actresses' recommendations.

If I didn't do this, I couldn't leave my house. So I had the flu a lot. And I never went out on weekends. My one goal in life was beauty, or getting as close to it as someone like me could. It took up everything: my time, my energy, my focus. For the rest of the day, when I wasn't grooming, I was thinking about it.

Two years later, I don't do it anymore, but I miss it. If felt so good. It was so satisfying to destroy all those little parts of myself over and over again every day. I looked forward to it. I enjoyed the routine of it; it was so familiar to me. Mondays were my favorite, when I could free myself of all the evil that had built up over the weekend. I can't stand to touch my skin now and have to remember how smooth it used to be. I've scratched myself bloody trying to find some relief.

There have been setbacks. I snuck my mother's tweezers into the bathroom a couple of times, or she left her razor lying around after she thought I'd gotten over it. If I grow my nails out long enough, I can use them. I've tried other methods- new snake oil miracle razors, every depilatory cream, waxing, threading, bleaching, free consultations for expensive laser and electrolysis.

All the adults in my life were so happy and proud of me when I stopped. I don't feel I've made any "progress" as they define it. I don't perform those behaviors anymore, but I feel even worse. I hate myself even more, I feel trapped inside my own skin. I'm not any more loved or accepted now than I was then, which was all that mattered to me.

They have no idea what it is to be hideous. They could never, ever understand what it's like to have to exist in this world in this body. To have to live with yourself and sleep at night knowing what you are. To never be a woman, to never be young, to be inhuman, your own vile, repulsive species, something completely separate than everyone around you that should be kept locked in a cage away from society. Something that should be put down for it's own good. To be some kind of animal, or beast, to be born a monster. To want to gouge your own eyes out so you never have to see yourself, to want to die because you aren't strong enough to live this way. To know that you'll spend every last moment of your whole life alone.

It was so difficult for me to accept my BDD diagnosis. I guess I still haven't. I don't "fixate on my perceived flaws," other people do. I do my best to correct my very much real flaws so that other people don't have to look at them. I didn't come up with this on my own, I didn't choose to be ill, if that's what I am, and I sure as hell didn't choose this body. I don't want to look like this, I don't want to upset people with my appearance, I don't want it to be necessary for me to do all this to fix myself, but it's just what I have to do. I accepted that, and I couldn't understand why no one else did.

Is there someone who could prove me wrong? Is there someone who could wait for me, not mind that I'm late to everything, that I always cancel plans at the last minute? Is there someone who wouldn't mind that I'm a crybaby, that I'm too particular and too sensitive? Is there someone who wouldn't mind me? There wasn't then and there isn't now and I don't think there's going to be. And as hard as I try, I can't stop needing there to be, and I can't be that person for myself.

[georgiapeach30513]

First and foremost what is your skin type (dry/oily/combo)? Do you have skin concerns (acne/rosacea)? What type of coverage do you prefer (light/medium/full)?///

Combination definitely, dry in the fall/winter and oily in certain areas during the spring/summer months. I have PCOS so acne pops up from time to time but it’s not full break outs, mainly on my cheeks or jawline. I do have eczema around my eyes in the winter. (Not too bad). I like medium coverage, hide some of the extra reddish undertones I have but still look natural.

Okay, here's what most MUAs will tell you about primers...are you ready for this? We don't really use them. It is true, most of my clients I don't use primer. And when I do it's Milk HydroGrip Primer. It is a sticky primer and it clings to your foundation. I only use this on people's nose. Unless they tell me their skin is just difficult, then I'll put it all over.

Instead what I, and a ton of others, use is the Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre. The biggest part of makeup is making sure your skin is properly prepped. Not the priming part. But moisturized. There are some moisturizing primers that I love; Bobbi Brown Face Base or the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream. Both them were also MUAs, so you see where this way of thinking is. It's not about primer. It's about the skin prep/skincare.

No, if you choose to use a primer you have to make sure it mixes well with the foundation. I wouldn't use an oil based primer (GXVE) with a water based foundation (MAC) because oil and water don't mix. MAC Face and Body (along with Studio Sculpt that they recently discontinue 🙄) are some of my favorite foundations to put on people. I'm not big on full coverage all over. But obviously just try prepping your skin. Moisturize. And maybe try out that Embryolisse moisturizer. I would be about 80% of MUAs have that in their kit.

[thenamesblurrito]

Gonna sound like Oobleck from RWBY here and ask why are each of the people in the 4 groups here? Why is it that they are each at the JAAT? Why is it that each of them do what they each do?

i. anon i can give you a primer but like. you're essentially asking for the entire story in a single ask, or for me to link every post i've made in the past 2+ years?? exploring the answer to your questions is the point of The Entire Canon?

may i direct you to my pinned post where i have an about page, a navigation page linking to the bios for each hero kid, and a worldbuilding masterlist for all the important bits, including about the heroes and the JAAT and the context of society currently guiding their actions?

everyone is at the JAAT bc they were lucky/smart enough to pass the entrance exams designed to find the cream of the crop amongst younglings and teach them in the least functionist way possible for their society (except Nightracer who is a junker). for the other stuff... i think you'll have to be a little more specific, i'm sorry i genuinely don't know how to answer

here's my post on faction ideology

the Decepticons and Predacons, as individuals, for the most part don't truly want genuine anarchy, so "lawless world" is inaccurate. they simply operate at an extreme opposite of the current system, which is totalitarianism, so it basically manifests as anarchy. i mean, they're kids, so some of it is teenage rebellion. Megatron would probably love genuine anarchy for a week or so before relenting, but he's the only one who properly self-identifies as an anarchist even as a civilian. the heroes in these factions just want the current regime eradicated instead of reformed, and act accordingly. they'll be demonized no matter what they do, why not lean into it?

also, important to remember, these are kids. they have NO IDEA what type of society they're fighting for. two of the factions want to change what already exists, two of them want to destroy everything and start over. two of the factions believe in an individual's power and autonomy, two of them put their faith in community and teamwork. these are young internet liberals learning woke vocabulary and tearing into each other over petty leftist infighting with little to no real world consequences, except instead of doing it on the internet, they're doing it on the streets with superpowered fake bodies. i am literally modeling the faction conflicts off the stupid stuff i see teens doing with their political and moral choices. this is not a dig at teens, and not entirely their fault, it's simply teenagerdom! but they, and the SNAP kids, will put a lot of passion and effort and thought and even violence into something that is really, really dumb sometimes. hence getting a magical artifact from god and using it to beat up another person with a sword

[finitajarjarana]

¿Por qué seremos tan hermosas? / Néstor Perlongher

Por qué seremos tan perversas, tan mezquinas (tan derramadas, tan abiertas) y abriremos la puerta de calle al monstruo que mora en las esquina, o sea el cielo como una explosión de vaselina como un chisporroteo, como un tiro clavado en la nalguicie.

Por qué seremos tan sentadoras, tan bonitas los llamaremos por sus nombres cuando todos nos sienten (o sea, cuando nadie nos escucha) Por qué seremos tan pizpiretas, charlatanas tan solteronas, tan dementes

Por qué estaremos en esa densa fronda agitando la intimidad de las malezas como una blandura escandalosa cuyos vellos se agitan muellemente al ritmo de una música tropical, brasilera.

Por qué seremos tan disparatadas y brillantes abordaremos con tocado de plumas el latrocinio desparramando gráciles sentencias que no retrasarán la salva, no pero que al menos permitirán guiñarle el ojo al fusilero

Por qué seremos tan despatarradas, tan obesas sorbiendo en lentas aspiraciones el zumo de las noches peligrosas tan entregadas, tan masoquistas, tan hedonísticamente hablando

Por qué seremos tan gozosas, tan gustosas que no nos bastará el gesto airado del muchacho, su curvada muñeca: pretenderemos desollar su cuerpo y extraer las secretas esponjas de la axila tan denostadas, tan groseras

Por qué creeremos en la inmediatez, en la proximidad de los milagros circuidas de coros de vírgenes bebidas y asesinos dichosos tan arriesgadas, tan audaces pringando de dulces cremas los tocadores cachando, curioseando.

Por qué seremos tan superficiales, tan ligeras encantadas de ahogarnos en las pieles que nos recuerdan animales pavorosos y extintos, fogosos, gigantescos.

Por qué seremos tan sirenas, tan reinas abroqueladas por los infinitos marasmos del romanticismo tan lánguidas, tan magras

Por qué tan quebradizas las ojeras, tan pajiza la ojeada tan de reaparecer en los estanques donde hubimos de hundirnos salpicando, chorreando la felonía de la vida tan nauseabunda, tan errática.

*Publicado en Austria-Hungría en 1980, primer poemario de Perlongher (único redactado íntegramente en Buenos Aires) por la célebre editorial Tierra Baldía, dirigida por Rodolfo Fogwill.

Why are we so beautiful? / Néstor Perlongher

Why are we so perverse, so petty (so spilled, so open) and open the street door to the monster that dwells in the corner, that is the sky like an explosion of Vaseline like a sizzle, like a shot stuck in the spine.

Why are we so sitting, so beautiful we call them by their names when everyone sits us down (that is, when nobody listens to us) Why are we so pizpiretas, chatterboxes so spinsterish, so demented

Why are we in that dense thicket shaking the intimacy of the weeds like an outrageous softness whose hairs are springily agitated to the rhythm of tropical, Brazilian music.

Why are we so crazy and bright we approach with feathered headdress the larceny scattering graceful sentences that will not delay the salvo, no but that will at least allow us to wink at the rifleman.

Why are we so unstuck, so obese sipping in slow aspirations the juice of dangerous nights so devoted, so masochistic, so hedonistically speaking

Why are so joyful, so tasteful that the boy's angry gesture will not suffice, his curved wrist: we pretend to flay his body and extract the secret sponges from the armpit so reviled, so rude

Why we believe in immediacy, in the proximity of miracles circled by choirs of drunken virgins and blissful assassins so risky, so audacious smearing the boudoirs with sweet creams snooping, snooping.

Why are we so superficial, so light delighted to drown ourselves in the skins that remind us of terrifying and extinct animals, fiery, gigantic.

Why are we so mermaids, so queens buckled by the infinite marasms of romanticism so languid, so lean

Why so brittle the dark circles under our eyes, so straw-like the glance so likely to reappear in the ponds where we had to sink splashing, dripping with the felony of life so nauseating, so erratic.